Rides & Events Information

Call Valerie Carter at 757-421-9511 or email her at unopalomino1@cox.net, or the listed "Ride Manager" before 7:00 p.m. the night before the ride for directions and/or caravan information. The following SEAT members have volunteered to act as "local guides" and mentors for new SEAT members and for SEAT members who may be new or novice riders. If you'd like information on a specific area regarding riding and trails, or riding and horse related matters in general, please contact them:
  • Teri Lanning, Tel: 757-301-2461, Virginia Beach Area
  • Beverly Sizemore, Tel: 757-479-1251; Great Bridge Area
  • Debbie Holland, Tel: 757-647-8465 ; Windsor Area
  • Christine Brubaker, Tel: 252-465-8153 ; NC area, specifically Gates County 
  • Valerie Carter, Tel: 757-421-9511; Hickory Area
  • Jackie Phippins, Tel: 757-255-0156; Smithfield/Chuckatuck Area

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  Due to Insurance SEAT Rides are Members Only! ~ SEAT functions are in RED


Wednesday, May 14 SEAT Parade Practice at Northwest River Park at 5pm. This is mandatory for those planning to ride in Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade Sat, May 24. Bring your horse as we'll be incorporating drill team manuevers w/parade riders.  Try to be saddled and ready to ride by 5pm.  We'll get organized for parade w/attire, parking, times, etc. Contact Kim at (757) 536-7888 for more info or if you cannot make Wed evening practice. Sunday, May 18 at 2pm is an option if needed.  T-shirt order will be made May 6, call Casey at (757) 421-2799 if you need maroon shirt.  Call Jeannine at (757) 204-4415 if you need navy saddle pad.
Saturday, May 17 Rehobeth Church Benefit Ride at Genito Trails in LaCrosse, VA. Call Carolyn Elmore at 434.636.2610 for info.
Saturday, May 17 Trail Ride To Benefit Healing Hands Sanctuary 14 miles of trails at Cumberland State Forrest. Registration begins at 8 am, $20 donation per rider. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 17 Southampton Outfitters 1st Annual Pleasure Ride in Drewryville, VA. $25 incl dinner. 15 mis. trail. Raffle tickets @$5 ea. For info call Will Mayle at 434-594-4884.
Sunday, May 18 Trail Ride at Yorktown Stirrup ClubLocated on the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown ~ Click here for more information
May 19 NCHC Trail Ride sponsored by the NC Horse Council at Leatherwood Mountains, Ferguson, NC. $30/NCHC members; $40/non-member, includes a ride t-shirt, goody bag, ticket for door prizes, dinner & entertainment. Proceeds to benefit equestrian trail projects in NC. For cabin, camping, stall rental or primitive camping contact: Leatherwood Mountains (336) 973-5044 or visit www.leatherwoodmountains.com. Visit www.nchorsecouncil.com/trail_ride_2006.htm or call Shannon Hoffman at (919) 854-1990 for details.
May 20 Super Trail Horse Challenge sponsored by the NC Horse Council at Leatherwood Mountains, Ferguson, NC. Limited to 150 riders. See above for more info.
May 24 SEAT in Pungo Strawberry Festival Parade in Virginia Beach at 10am.  SEAT is unit #6.  Mandatory parade practice will be held at Northwest River Park Wednesday, May 14 at 5pm to incorporate drill team manuevers w/parade riders and to get organized for the parade.  You are not required to be on Drill Team to ride in parade.  We'll be in our SEAT parade attire, which consists of SEAT maroon polo shirts, blue jeans, boots, and straw hat (optional), along with navy saddle pads on your clean horse.  Contact Kim at (757) 536-7888 for more info.
Sunday, May 25 2008 Parelli Meet & Greet Picnic – Hosted by Jim Pantaleo, this is a free, social event for those studying Parelli Natural Horsemanship and for those interested in learning more about the program. Food & drinks provided. 1-5pm. RSVP Jim Pantaleo (757) 421-0432 or JimPantaleo@cox.net
May 23 - 25 Montebello Spring Trail Ride . Enjoy a Spring weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains with ,camping facilities & great trails, 5 meals & Saturday night Dance. $75.00 per rider MVFD P.O. Box 96 Montebello, Va 24464 http://www.nelsoncounty.com/emergencyservices/montebello ~ Email: mvfdandrs@ntelos.net ~ Click here for flyer.
May 23 - 25 Lonesome River Walkers Trail Ride ~ Click here for flyer.
May 23 - 25 Franklin County Trailblazers Ride (Centerville)
May 24 - 25 Black Gum Saddle Club Ride in Charles City, VA. Call Lennie at 804-829-5364 or 837-5000 for info.
May 25 Parelli Meet & Greet Picnic hosted by Jim Pantaleo. This is a free, social event for those studying Parelli Natural Horsemanship and for those interested in learning more about the program. Food & drinks provided. 1-5pm. RSVP Jim Pantaleo (757) 421-0432 or JimPantaleo@cox.net.
May 30, 31, & June 1 Southside Virginia Horse Council Trail Ride at Falkland Farms in Halifax County, VA ~ Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 31 Trail Ride at Scotland Neck, North Carolina ~ Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 31 The Virginia Quarter Horse Youth AssociationPresents a trail ride At Mica Springs Farm Route 33 Mineral, VA. ~ Click here for more information.
Sunday, June 1 Leggett Town & Country Spring River Ride at Cloverdale Farm in Sutherlin , VA 10 AM. Adults-$20; Children U12-$15. Hot dogs & drinks served on the river. * Highway 58 East. Dry camp avail w/ reservation. Call 434-797-9300.
Monday, June 2 SEAT Meeting at 7:30 at Fire Mountain Restaurant ~ 1202 N Main St., Suffolk, VA. Take the Petersburg exit – go south approx. 2 miles – it's on the left ~ Come early and socialize!
June 7 & 8 The Virginia Quarter Horse AssociationPresents a trail ride At The Virginia Horse Center Lexington, Va. Click here for more information
June 7 Rusty Stirrups Judged Trail Ride at Tuckahoe Plantation. $30 pre-reg by 6/1, incl 3 divisions; $35 at the gate; $5 ea addl division. 10 judged trail obstacles. For info go to: www.rustystirrups.com. For doubtful weather, call 804-338-0870 the nite before.
June 6 - 8 Ride With Pride Trail Ride Weekend in Agusta Springs, VA. ~ This ride is 75% full, If you plan on attending you need to register now . If you plan to arrive Friday June 6th let the Kelly's know in advance. Ride With Pride Trail Ride Weekend in Augusta Springs, VA ~ Click here for more information
June 15 First Aid on the Trail Clinic ~ 1:30 pm in Wakefield, Va. Click here for more information
August 2 Mounted Map & Orienteering Clinic at VA Horse Ctr, Lexington at Mead Hill by flagpoles. Ride & learn how to navigate with a map & compass. Compass & watch required. Download forms at: www.horsecenter.org/view.asp?id=schedule/february08.
September 19 - 21 Deerfield Ruritans Ride. $75 incl 5 meals, 3 rides, door prizes & camping in Deerfield (VA) Valley in the beautiful George Washington National Forest . For info, contact Pat O'Neil at pjoneil1@mgwnet.com or go to: http://web.infoave.net/~deerfieldtr .
September 20 -21 Gene R. Poythress Memorial Trail Ride sponsored by Southside VA Saddle Club. Pre-reg at $30/adult; $20/child U12; $35/$25 at gate incl dinner & music. Primitive camping avail Fri-Sun. 18 +/- miles (short ride also) Flyer/waiver coming soon. Call Betty Ann Poythress at 434.757.7351 for info.
September 26 - 28 Ride with Pride in Augusta, VA. Sponsored by RWP Therapeutic Riding program. $25 day ride; $45 weekend; $5/rig/nite camping. Campers must pre-reg. 3 trails: 5 mis.,10 mis. & 15-20 mis. Call Gigi Kelly at 540-997-9399 or go to: caveushr@cfw.com for details.
October 4 SVSC Annual St. Jude Children's Hospital Benefit Ride
October 7 Judged Trail Ride to benefit Breast Cancer at Livingston Manor Arabians, 10012 Robert E. Lee Dr, Spotsylvania, VA. Contact: Liz Jones at 540-854-0591
October 10 - 12 Montebello Fall Camp & Ride .Enjoy a Fall weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains with camping facilities & great trails. Bring your own food and relax by the campfire. $45.00 per rider MVFD P.O. Box 96 Montebello, Va 24464 http://www.nelsoncounty.com/emergencyservices/montebello ~ Email: mvfdandrs@ntelos.net
October 18 Genito Trails Ride Benefit for Brodnax United Methodist Church in LaCrosse, VA. $20 pre-reg. $25 at gate incl dinner. Lunch avail on trail at addl cost. 11AM. 15 mis. Primitive camping Fri-Sun. Call Nelson Baird at 434.729.9141 or 434.774.1332 for info.
October 25 Mechanicsville Riding Club’s Annual Horse & Pony Halloween Show at Pole Green Equestrian Park in Mechanicsville, Va. Classes to include Hunter, Western, Jumping, Gaited, and of course our famous Halloween Costume classes for both children and adults. More information, registration form, and info on any applicable rain date will be posted on the MRC website at www.MechanicsvilleRidingClub.net as we get closer to the date.
October 25 Double A Farm 'BOO' Ride in Kenbridge,Va. Beautiful creeks, rolling hills and fields and wooded trails etc. Halloween will be the theme. Flyer will be coming soon with more details.

* Due to insurance restrictions, you must be a member of SEAT to join these rides (unless specified otherwise).Click here for information about SEAT membership.

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